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Additional responsibilities include applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, evaluate and select alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, recognize and communicate potential risks, identify potential changes in the tax policy and apply new policies to tax compliance and assist in handling routine questions from federal or state agencies. This role also serves as primary contact for the clients, as needed, including but not limited to preparing and presenting presentations to clients and potential clients.\nJob Duties:\nResearch:\nIdentifies when research is needed; frames issues to be researched; identifies sources of all information including information tending to contradict preferred positions, analyzes facts and authorities, and reports the analysis\nDemonstrates an in-depth level of understanding of various tax authorities\nApplies firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax returns\nDevelops and maintains relationships with in-state and out-of-state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) personnel\nTax Compliance:\nEnsures clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens\nTracks availability and filing requirements regarding client-related information\nApplies tax compliance knowledge with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency\nUtilizes knowledge of preparation and issues to price services and sell related services\nDevelops service in accordance with SOX rulings\nEnsures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing and manages engagements\nConducts detailed review of tax returns, and identifies basic, complex and advanced issues throughout the engagement\nCommunicates with clients to gather information when applicable\nPrepares and reviews taxability matrices for client transactions assuring timely review and accuracy of returns\nTax Consulting:\nDevelops, recommends, and implements methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes\nConsiders the applicability of all state tax consulting sub-specialties for each client, conferring with other consultants, when appropriate\nInterprets existing and new law and client facts to maximize benefits\nInvolves other state tax sub-specialty subject matter experts, when appropriate\nApplies workplans for tax consulting projects performed for clients\nEnsures client service teams comply with firm policy regarding WTA checklist\nDevelops consultative selling skills\nProvides assistance with exam support\nAssists in managing client expectations\nInforms Core Tax Services leadership of state tax opportunities for clients\nTax Controversy:\nReviews assessment notices\nMonitors client expectations regarding issues of controversy\nHandles routine questions from federal or state agencies with assistance\nTax Related Software:\nUtilizes GoSystems, tax research databases and other tax-related software in the completion of assigned tasks \nTrains staff on all current software tools\nTax Specialization:\nDevelops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation\nManages specialization services efficiently\nInvolves and works with firm specialists when client and proposal work relates to areas in which the firm has specialists\nOrganizes and conducts internal CPE training sessions in area of specialization\nAccounting for Income Taxes - SFAS109:\nReviews basic tax provisions\nASC740-10:\nApplies firm policies, standards and BDO Tax Quality Manual regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48\nAssists others in learning and applying FAS 109 and FIN 48\nReviews tax provisions\nCommunicates with Assurance counterparts to timely plan tax accrual reviews\nStrategy Development:\nIntroduces and develops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients, the firm, or firm personnel by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits.\nReviews studies of tax implications and offers client alternative courses of action\nAssists with research of potential tax strategies as well as implementation\nUnderstands documentation associated with tax strategies\nIdentifies and leverages lesions learned on prior projects and offers input on how to improve\nSuggests marketing approaches for new ideas\nDiscusses simple tax strategies with client\nBuilds client relationships, marketing, networking and business development\nProvides technical client service to multi-state companies with state and local income/franchise tax issues including research, planning, and controversy work\nAssists multi-state companies with state and local income/franchise tax planning, consulting, negotiation of settlements, voluntary disclosure agreements and state income/franchise tax audit representation (i.e., protests, refund claims and appeals)\nMakes high-level decisions regarding filing and preparation, and handles questions from federal and state agencies\nEconomically and productively manages projects including billing and accounts receivable responsibilities\nEducates and advises professionals regarding state and local tax law as well as developing their careers\nOther duties as required\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nSupervises work assignments of SALT Associates, as appropriate \nProvides periodic performance feedback to and participates in the annual performance evaluation for SALT Associates, as appropriate\nActs as a mentor to and assists in the professional development of SALT Associates, as appropriate\nQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nEducation:\nBachelors degree ,required\nMasters degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D., preferred\nExperience:\nTwo (2) or more years state and local/multistate experience, required\nLicense/Certifications:\nCPA certification or other relevant certification, preferred\nSoftware:\nProficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferred\nAbility to use standard tax applications and research tools, preferred\nLanguage:\nN/A\nOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nStrong analytical and research skills \nSolid organizational skills \nAbility to meet project deadlines with a focus on details\nAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment\nCapable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and client personnel\nAdvanced knowledge of all tax return forms\nExcellent people development and delegation skills\nAbility to encourage a team environment on engagements\nExecutive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements\nBasic understanding of tax compliance\nAbility to successfully interact with professionals at all levels\nWorking knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services\nWorking knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings \nWorking knowledge and understanding of cause and effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues\nPossesses excellent decision-making skills\nAbility to create written tax advice\nBasic understanding of the ability to represent the client before any tax authority on contested issues\nIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.\nNational Range: $73,500 - 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